Pakistan's Betrayal: Backstabs Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup Standoff

• Pakistan, after securing ICC Champions Trophy hosting rights, agreed to a hybrid model due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan.
• Pakistan initially supported Bangladesh's demand to shift T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka.
• Bangladesh protested playing in India due to alleged security threats for its players, stemming from protests against minority Hindus in Bangladesh and Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release.
• The ICC warned Pakistan of severe financial and other consequences if it withdrew from the T20 World Cup, leading PCB to back down.
• Pakistan, facing a potential loss of over 366 crore rupees, confirmed its participation, leaving Bangladesh to withdraw from the tournament.

Why It Matters: Pakistan initially supported Bangladesh's T20 World Cup demands but withdrew support due to ICC pressure and financial risks.